Life Hacks: The Everyday Essentials

May 18, 2016

We all have got our secrets – especially when it comes to the tips and tricks for making everyday life just a little bit easier. We asked our closest friends to dish on their ultimate life hacks. Read on for all of their secrets!

WHO:

Veronica Swanson Beard

LIFE HACK:

WHAT:

A new fitness app that combines studio-style classes with personal training for working out wherever you want.

WHY I LOVE IT:

"I would love to have a personal trainer work out with me at my gym, but since I’m on the go so often it’s tough to plan. This app combines everything you love about going to a workout class with the feeling of a personal trainer and you can do it from anywhere, just pick your workout style and go! ”

WHO:

Veronica Miele Beard

LIFE HACK:

WHAT:

A volume-enhancing root spray that gives you height and keeps hair hydrated.

WHY I LOVE IT:

"I have flat, straight hair and this mousse gives my hair some life and a little bit of a wave. The trick is to apply it to wet hair at night and sleep on it in— just be careful not to move around too much! In the morning you’ll have serious volume."

WHO:

LIFE HACK:

WHAT:

Zeel allows you to book a same-day, in-home massage with a licensed therapist. The ultimate luxury.

WHY I LOVE IT:

“I am a massage addict and I also love immediate gratification. Zeel gives me both in one service. My schedule is such that I can’t always plan and being able to be impromptu about something I enjoy so much is, honestly, so gratifying. It’s great for anyone who is trying to manage stress, sore muscles, headaches, clients, children and husbands. :)”

WHO:

Caroline Homlish, Vice President of Digital at Veronica Beard

LIFE HACK:

WHAT:

Amazing resource for collecting contact info from your nearest and dearest and then sending them cards without ever touching a stamp or stuffing an envelope!

WHY I LOVE IT:

“I’m getting married next month and as someone who’s got everyone’s cell phone number and email address, having an easy, web-based solution to collect “snail mail” addresses has been a lifesaver. Postable lets your guests fill out their own contact details so you can access them all via the site and export the list. Plus, now we’ve got our holiday card list done and it’s only May! ”

WHO:

LIFE HACK:

WHAT:

Two apps that are essentials for the mom-to-be!

WHY I LOVE IT:

“During the duration of my pregnancy I used the My Pregnancy & Baby Today app, which basically gave weekly information that for my first two pregnancies, I had to get in books. It tells you things like, 'Your baby is the size of a lime and here’s what is happening to your body.' Full Term is a labor app that keeps track of the length and intervals of your contractions.”